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GAP Travel Overview
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Tuk-tuk rides may be bumpy, noisy, and somewhat
cramped – but simply put, there is no better way to
get around Thailand! Just remember not to get in until
you’ve agreed on the fare beforehand. Try and avoid
the age-old scam where drivers will either try to lower
the fare or bring tourists to shops (which are often
owned by the driver’s friends), in hopes of getting them
to buy items for a ‘bargain’ price. It’s best to avoid this
tourist-trap, and instead work on your haggling skills.
If there’s a vehicle that’s any more Italian than a
Vespa, then we haven’t found it. Zipping around
sun-drenched Italy on these funky little scooters can
be quite a thrill and are easy to manoeuvre amidst
the bustling city – making it the perfect ride for those
looking to weave around the narrow cobblestone
streets of Italy with endless joy. Nothing is quite
like the fantasy of riding through Rome on a Vespa
just like Audrey Hepburn did in
Roman Holiday
,
encompassing the feeling of ‘amore’ while letting
the breeze run through your hair in the undulating
rolling hills that Italy boasts. One important thing
to note though, most rentals come with third-party
liability and property damage insurance, but do not
include any damage coverage that you may cause to
the cherished Vespa. Scooters are most frequently
damaged by being knocked over whilst parked so it is
essential to take out this extra coverage.
There are many ways to get around Africa, but none
are quite as unique as riding a dromedary through
the Sahara Desert. Wandering through the barren
dunes of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga with the sun
beating down on you from the cloudless turquoise sky,
there’s only one word to describe such an experience:
unforgettable. Over the years camels have gained
an unwarranted reputation for being erratic and
aggressive, but in our experience this has not been the
case. Camels may blow some cud out of their mouth
on occasion but despite their reputation, they are less
likely to spit at you than the average French man.
TUK-TUKS IN THAILAND
VESPAS IN ITALY
CAMELS IN MOROCCO
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Tuk-tuk rides may be bumpy, noisy, and somewhat
cramped – but simply put, there is no better way to
get around Thailand! Just remember not to get in until
you’ve agreed on the fare beforehand. Try and avoid
the age-old scam where drivers will either try to lower
the fare or bring tourists to shops (which are often
owned by the driver’s friends), in hopes of getting them
to buy items for a ‘bargain’ price. It’s best to avoid this
tourist-trap, and instead work on your haggling skills.
If there’s a vehicle that’s any more Italian than a
Vespa, then we haven’t found it. Zipping around
sun-drenched Italy on these funky little scooters can
be quite a thrill and are easy to manoeuvre amidst
the bustling city – making it the perfect ride for those
looking to weave around the narrow cobblestone
streets of Italy with endless joy. Nothing is quite
like the fantasy of riding through Rome on a Vespa
just like Audrey Hepburn did in
Roman Holiday
,
encompassing the feeling of ‘amore’ while letting
the breeze run through your hair in the undulating
rolling hills that Italy boasts. One important thing
to note though, most rentals come with third-party
liability and property damage insurance, but do not
include any damage coverage that you may cause to
the cherished Vespa. Scooters are most frequently
damaged by being knocked over whilst parked so it is
essential to take out this extra coverage.
There are many ways to get around Africa, but none
are quite as unique as riding a dromedary through
the Sahara Desert. Wandering through the barren
dunes of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga with the sun
beating down on you from the cloudless turquoise sky,
there’s only one word to describe such an experience:
unforgettable. Over the years camels have gained
an unwarranted reputation for being erratic and
aggressive, but in our experience this has not been the
case. Camels may blow some cud out of their mouth
on occasion but despite their reputation, they are less
likely to spit at you than the average French man.
TUK-TUKS IN THAILAND
VESPAS IN ITALY
CAMELS IN MOROCCO
